Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Deep Tech and Exploration

XPRIZE

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $275,000 - $325,000 per year

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About the role

Serve as Chief Technology Officer: oversee XPRIZE’s IT infrastructure, platforms, and budgets including Azure cloud services and enterprise systems
Manage public-facing platforms: website and community engagement web/app
Oversee proprietary systems: Prize Operations Platform (POP) and Learning Management System (LMS)
Lead cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management efforts for IT and AI systems
Manage IT budget, vendor relationships, and long-term technology strategy
Serve as Executive Vice President, Deep Tech & Exploration: lead global domain vision, strategy, and prize ideation
Manage the Deep Tech & Exploration Brain Trust and coordinate Visioneering and innovation activities
Oversee the $5M XPRIZE Google Quantum Applications prize and future competitions in quantum, robotics, AI/ML, nanotech, materials, and space
Actively support fundraising for new prizes, including philanthropic and corporate sponsorships
Provide strategic oversight of program teams and prize operations, advising Directors/Managers on day-to-day execution
Serve as accountable executive, advisor, and connector across the domain and organization with budget authority on program spending within the domain

12-15 years of relevant professional experience in Deep Tech with strong business acumen
PhD in Computer Science or Physics is desired
Current and able practitioner or researcher in AI/ML hardware and software platforms
Demonstrated annual P&L responsibility of at least $10M
Desirable: experience in raising philanthropic donations or venture capital in Deep Tech and/or Space Tech
Skillsets required: Azure cloud proficiency, Salesforce, Angular, industry-leading blockchain technology, and AI/ML integrations
Experience in public speaking and leading Executive level meetings, webinars, workshops
Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management related to IT infrastructure and AI systems
Strong collaborator with experience building and working with ecosystems and partner organizations
Superior interpersonal skills and strong managerial and supervisory experience of fast-paced, nimble, and highly-skilled teams
Track record overseeing and leading individuals and teams to smooth execution of multiple initiatives and projects
Skilled in interacting with professionals at all levels of authority within major corporations, government agencies, and research institutions
Strong business writing and professional verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive and think creatively and calmly in highly fluid situations and under intense schedules and deadlines
Highly diplomatic, with proven crisis management experience